I enjoyed the romance aspect of the story which was delicate and softly handled. However the central storyline relating to alleged war crimes was inefI enjoyed the romance aspect of the story which was delicate and softly handled. However the central storyline relating to alleged war crimes was ineffective as it was too obvious from the beginning who the criminal was and way too much time revolved around the quest for justice. A tad underwhelming. ...more
Now, I’m partial to a cup of tea and I appreciate that in Scotland the solution to any problem is to put the kettle on. Here the cast drink copious cuNow, I’m partial to a cup of tea and I appreciate that in Scotland the solution to any problem is to put the kettle on. Here the cast drink copious cups of tea, almost on every page. Additionally I probably drank 3 or 4 cups whilst reading the story. So not a scintillating plot but plenty of tea....more
Audiobook. This is a triple timeline approach where we are reminded that not all legends and stories passed down the generations are reliable. Fairly Audiobook. This is a triple timeline approach where we are reminded that not all legends and stories passed down the generations are reliable. Fairly predictable plot with recurring themes of conflicting brothers, absent fathers, mistreated women and clergymen getting into a tizzy over the allure of women....more
audiobook. No mind blowing originality here but enjoyable enough police procedural due to the spirited main character Sergeant Don Colyear who has an audiobook. No mind blowing originality here but enjoyable enough police procedural due to the spirited main character Sergeant Don Colyear who has an intriguing backstory and the witty relationship he has with appealing sidekick Constable Rowan Forbes. Thankfully there is plenty of humour in the book....more
I was totally immersed in the painful struggle and hardship of life on the beautiful, but brutal, islands of St Kilda. The author gave a real sense ofI was totally immersed in the painful struggle and hardship of life on the beautiful, but brutal, islands of St Kilda. The author gave a real sense of how precarious life was for the isolated islanders who were barely clinging to survival on an island where time had stood still. Sadly this was the heartbreaking death of that remote community. ...more
Well that was a bit disappointing. I enjoyed the story when on Lewis, but the remainder was unnecessarily blockbusteresque. The star for me was the IsWell that was a bit disappointing. I enjoyed the story when on Lewis, but the remainder was unnecessarily blockbusteresque. The star for me was the Isle of Lewis and its weather. You had a real sense of the beauty but bleakness of the location. Silly ending....more
Aaarghhh, no no no, this was so disappointing. I appreciate that this is a work of fiction but the story was a stretch too far for me. Why would a PI,Aaarghhh, no no no, this was so disappointing. I appreciate that this is a work of fiction but the story was a stretch too far for me. Why would a PI, Sadie Levesque, be drafted in from Canada to help with the search for a missing teenager on the island of Mull in Scotland? Well supposedly Sadie was an expert in her field, but my goodness that didn’t prevent her crazy decision making. In addition the hostility of the local police and community towards Sadie was so implausible and silly. The book could not be saved by the ending....more
The isolated location in the Scottish Highlands combined with small town mentality had the makings for a good eerie story. But perhaps gothic thrillerThe isolated location in the Scottish Highlands combined with small town mentality had the makings for a good eerie story. But perhaps gothic thrillers aren’t my thing as I found the story a bit boring. I’m so pleased this was a short book....more
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